SA5 4AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Worcester Place, 0.4km from Raven Hill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 4AQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA5 4AQ are sourced from Output Area W00004089 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORCESTER PLACE, SA5 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORCESTER PLACE, SA5 4AQ.
264
42
£ 36,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 4AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA5 4AQ's 65% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 4AQ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA5 4AQ is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.9 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.9 km
- Hobbycraft1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Hobbycraft1.0 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- KFC Swansea Fforestfach0.8 km
- The Cafe0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Curry Pot0.8 km
- Yo! To Go1.0 km
- Curry Pot0.8 km
- Yo! To Go1.0 km
- Bombay Burritos0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Marquis Arms0.5 km
- Armine Social Club0.7 km
- Marquis Arms0.5 km
- Armine Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.6 km
- Gowerton3.7 km
- Llansamlet6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Golf Shop Carmarthen Road0.0 km
- Star Inn0.1 km
- Fforest-fach Park & Ride0.1 km
- Abertawe Garage0.2 km
- Queensway Turn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54AQ · Data under Open Government Licence